We are hiring a full-time paid research assistant to work on an NIH-funded project examining a behavioral intervention developed for adolescents with food allergies and their caregivers. If you are interested in children’s health and looking for ways to prepare for graduate, nursing, or medical school, consider becoming part of a clinical research team, under the supervision of Dr. Linda Herbert, at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with the development and implementation of behavioral research studies
• Coordinating clinical intervention trials, including scheduling and tracking participant recruitment, retention, and follow up completion
• Recruiting and enrolling participants
• In-person and phone-based data collection with youth and parents at the main DC hospital and Regional Outpatient Centers in DC and Maryland (Friendship Heights; Rockville; Prince George’s County; Howard County)
• Conducting medical record reviews
• Data entry/management/analysis
• Assisting with writing and editing of manuscripts and grand applications
• Working with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to maintain research ethical compliance
• Initiating and overseeing contractual agreements with study vendors
Research Opportunities include:
• Experience on prospective, clinical research studies with potential for presentations and publications
• Experience working collaboratively with medical professionals from a range of disciplines including psychology, medicine, and nursing
• Preparation for graduate school in psychology, public health, or medicine
Additional Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree with prior experience in clinical human subjects research or Master’s in relevant area
• One-year minimum commitment with option of longer position
• Reliable transportation/willingness to travel to Regional Outpatient Center study sites
• Evening hours for phone calls
Additional recommended qualifications:
• Experience working with clinical patient populations and families
• Knowledge of and experience in working with IRBs
• Experience using statistical software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, SPSS)
Salary commensurate with experience.
How To Apply:
To apply: Send letter of interest, CV, and anticipated availability to Dr. Linda Herbert at lherbert@childrensnational.org
Review of applications will begin immediately.
To apply: Send letter of interest, CV, and anticipated availability to Dr. Linda Herbert at lherbert@childrensnational.org
Review of applications will begin immediately.
